REFLECTOR: Thermocouple wire

[Scott Derrick]

Newark Online has what I need and there prices look comparable to Omega, 
I'll have to sort it out,

thanks,

Scott

Brian Michalk wrote:
> I bought mine from Mouser.  They were a little cheaper than Newark. 
> Digikey did not carry any at the time, but they might now.
>
> www.mouser.com
> www.newarkinone.com
> www.digikey.com
>
> My experience is that Omega is overpriced.
>
> Also, contact Westach.  They will sell you a bag of copper thermocouple 
> thingies for about 30 cents each.  Curl up the ends, then crimp your 
> thermocouple wire with a standard pair of crimpers.  Instant cheap 
> thermocouples.
>
> Tell them your existing spark plug rings are annealed and you want fresh 
> replacements.
>
> If you are connecting to panel mount gauge, pay attention to the 
> resistance, and trim appropriately.  If connecting to an amplifier, the 
> length does not matter.  Also, remember to keep your cold junctions 
> close to each other so they are the same temperature.
>
> Scott Derrick wrote:
>   
>> I found type J thermocouple wire for $1 a foot for 50 ft rolls. on 
>> omega.com.  Is that a good price?
>>
>> Anybody know a less expensive source?
>>
>> Scott
>>
>>     
>
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